PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daren Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daren Lopez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lopez
vs
Hammer

217 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

200 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daren Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Hammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Mason Hammer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hammer drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lopez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Lopez is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.

Hammer stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer is controlling the pace.

Lopez with the active half guard here but Hammer passes nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer working the ground and pound but Lopez is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Hammer crashes against the mat.

Hammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez sneaks back into half guard.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
Lopez pushes Hammer off but Hammer dives into side control.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.

Hammer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daren Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hammer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Hammer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lopez is trying to strike from the bottom but Hammer has passed into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Hammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lopez avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.

Hammer closes the distance and clinches.

Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is still trying to improve position.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mason Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.

Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hammer jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hammer closes the distance and clinches.

Hammer has clasped his hands together around Lopez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mason Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez parries the strikes from Hammer easily there. Hammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lopez to escape.
Lopez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Lopez doesn't have the hooks in and Hammer manages to turn into his guard.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hammer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lopez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hammer frees his head nicely. Oh but Lopez has switched to an armbar! Hammer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daren Lopez!